Was Nikola Tesla poor or wealthy?

Answer 1

Tesla was considered an eccentric man who talked of death rays that could destroy 10,000 airplanes at a distance of 250 miles. However, Tesla devised the AC (alternating current) system that we use in our homes today. AC offered great advantages over the rival DC system.

If you read about Tesla, most biographies state that Tesla died penny less. You would read that when World War One began in 1914, Tesla lost his payments from European patents. By 1916, he was living in poverty and had filed for bankruptcy to escape a massive tax debt.

As a matter of fact, he did go bankrupt. But one thing is a personal bankrupt and another thing is company bankrupt. He did not miss a payment on his hotel rent. At the time of his death, his family cashed in the heritage. From them on, his family lived a comfortable live. No one ever found out how much money his family received after his death.

One thing is for sure, his family did receive his belonging and a museum was erected. The museum is something for everyone to see.